Costume Advice
HEXES, FANGS, HOWLS & GEARS
Let’s be honest: you aren't showing up to blend in.
You’re a shadow-dwelling vampire, a gear-toting genius, a sulky werewolf, or a spell-flinging menace—and now you’ve got a party to dominate. This guide is your shortcut to full character fabulousness: from closet raids to eerie glances, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you're summoning spirits, inventing murder machines, brooding under moonlight, or sipping blood from a crystal goblet—you should look like it.
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COSTUME LOOKS FOR HEXES, FANGS, HOWLS, & SUITS
Character Types You Might Be
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The Brooding Vampire Prince(ss)
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The Wild-Eyed Steam Engineer with Secrets
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The Chaos-Wielding Court Sorcerer
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The Shifty Werewolf with Self-Control Issues
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The Potion-Peddling Warlock in Too Deep
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The Vampire Socialite Who Bites First, Asks Later
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The Mechanized Detective
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The Cursed Hero with a Glorious Cloak
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The Wolf in Disguise
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The Witch Hunter Hiding a Hex
What You Might Already Own
Vampires:
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Black or burgundy anything
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Velvet jacket, button-up shirt, or corset
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Leather boots or something heeled
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Anything with lace, drama, or edge
Sorcerers:
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Shawls, scarves, oversized coats
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Tunics, black jeans, billowy layers
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Costume jewelry that looks like it holds power
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Your “weirdest” outfit. Yep, that one.
Steampunk Humans:
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Vests, dress shirts, cargo or high-waisted pants
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Leather belts, goggles, gloves
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Brown/bronze tones, suspenders, boots
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Old watches, keys, or tools that look mysterious
Werewolves:
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Flannel or distressed tees
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Boots, ripped jeans, maybe a fur-lined hoodie
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Leather cuffs or anything primal
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Layers that look like you maybe just transformed in them
Hair & Makeup
Vampires:
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Pale foundation, blood-red or black lipstick
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Smoky eye, subtle blood drips, sleek or tousled hair
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Bonus: contour like you haven’t fed in 100 years
Sorcerers:
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Bold liner, rune symbols (eyeliner works!)
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Face shimmer or subtle glitter
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Wild hair? Let it fly. Sleek? Make it sharp.
Steampunk Humans:
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Metallic shadow, gears glued to hairbands or jewelry
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Tousled, swept back, or curled
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Bronze, copper, or dusty tones to match the palette
Werewolves:
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Claw marks (eyeliner or face paint), dark brows
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Wild curls or messy waves
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Bronze/highlighter to bring out the animal edge
Accessories & Props
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Vampires: Goblet, fake blood, cane, rose, pendant
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Sorcerers: Potion bottles, wand, crystal, spellbook
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Steampunk: Goggles, gears, keys, pocket watch, blueprints
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Werewolves: Clawed gloves, collar, fur trim, “missing” poster of you
Behavior, Voice, and Vibe
Vampire:
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Speak softly, smile sharply
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Use phrases like “darling,” “eternal,” or “how quaint”
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Glide. Don’t stomp. Your entrance matters.
Sorcerer:
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Gesture like everything you say casts a spell
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Interrupt people with “I foresaw this.”
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Make vague predictions. Refuse to explain.
Steampunk Human:
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Twitchy curiosity, distracted brilliance
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Mutter about time pressure and unstable engines
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“I built that” is always a power move
Werewolf:
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Speak short and clipped, like you’re holding something back
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Sniff the air, glare at loud noises
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Growl under your breath for dramatic effect